End of Life Symposium | 2023

Las Vegas, NV US
February 5, 2023 to February 7, 2023

End of Life Symposium
End of Life Symposium Overview

Caring for patients at the end of life, whether during anticipated or sudden death is a challenging experience for everyone involved in providing care to the patient. Education and discussions around the issues faced at the end of life are critical to fostering a comfort level with clinical staff, caregivers, patients, families and institutions.  As science advances to provide the latest treatments, the need for palliative and end-of-life care has also increased. Those working with patients should be educated on and fully informed of how they can help patients in many ways, including psychosocial and spiritual aspects, when they transition from curative to comfort-focused care. 


This End of Life symposium is designed to educate healthcare professionals, hospices, long-term care facilities and hospitals on multiple facets in end-of-life care for patients with complex and terminal diseases. This symposium will prepare those providing care to patients in understanding the various influences that affect patients when the focus of their treatment changes from curative to comfort-focused care, allowing for a life with quality even when curative treatments are no longer an option. This 3-day in-person symposium features an interactive workshop. 

THIS SYMPOSIUM IS OFFERED IN TWO WAYS:

  • In Person: Features an interactive workshop, which is only available for registrants who choose to attend in person (Sunday, February 5-7, 2023).
  • VirtuallyDoes Not include the Interactive Workshops on Sunday, February 5, 2023. 
    • Only February 6-7, 2023 will be accessible via Zoom for End of Life Symposium | Virtual | 2023 registrants. 

REGISTRATION ENDED IN JANUARY 2023 AND IS NOW CLOSED.

 

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, advanced care practitioners, social workers, hospice clinicians, spiritual care representatives, hospital administrators, hospice administrators and staff, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities administrators and staff, medical residents and fellows, and all others interested in the subject matter. 

Learning Objectives

  • Effectively address end-of-life care and address end-of-life issues with minimal resources at their sites.
  • Understand how specialty-specific approaches affect palliative and end-of-life care.
  • Utilize multidisciplinary approaches in palliative and hospice care.
  • Integrate the role of nursing and nursing practices in end-of-life care.
  • Demonstrate communication practices used in end-of-life care.
  • Identify the role of humanities in end-of-life care.
  • Discuss health disparities, diversity and equity in end-of-life care.
  • Learn about various end-of-life options available to terminally ill patients.
  • Explain options at end of life and the role of hospice.
  • Discuss and explore grief, bereavement, and alternative burial options.
  • Integrate patient values, priorities, and family voices in discussing end-of-life options.

 POSTER SUBMISSIONS FOR END OF LIFE SYMPOSIUM 2023 NOW CLOSED

The City of Hope End of Life Symposium will take place on February 5-7, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV at the Park MGM Hotel. This multidisciplinary end-of-life symposium will focus on subject matter related to palliative and end of life care. The Program Committee invites you to submit your poster in this field via Call for Posters.

KEY DATES:

January 1, 2023Poster Submission Deadline - Submissions Now Closed
January 23, 2023Registration/Withdrawal Deadline
February 5-7, 2023 Presentation at the End of Life Symposium

SET UP:

  • You are responsible for transporting your poster to and from the conference venue. 
  • The poster display boards are standard size (3'x5') and must fit comfortably within that space. You are responsible for mounting your own poster.
  • The Poster Sessions will be located in the conference area. Please set up your poster on Sunday morning and leave your poster for viewing throughout the entire symposium dates. 

YOUR POSTER SESSION:

While your poster will be on display throughout the entire symposium dates, there are networking and poster exhibit breaks during which you must be present by your poster. 

WHERE AND HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR POSTER:

  • Poster should be submitted by January 1, 2023. 
  • Poster submitters should mention in their cover letter that they are submitting their poster for the End of Life Symposium.
     
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this End of Life Symposium | 2023 for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 17.75 Attendance
Activity opens: 
08/24/2022
Activity expires: 
04/14/2023
Event starts: 
02/05/2023 - 12:00pm PST
Event ends: 
02/07/2023 - 5:00pm PST
Cost:
$550.00
Park MGM Las Vegas
3770 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
United States

PARK MGM LAS VEGAS | CHECK-IN: 3PM | CHECK-OUT: 11AM

Room Block:

Room Block Rate:

Park King: $45 + Taxes and Fees/night

Early hotel reservation is suggested. Block rates are available on a first come, first served basis or until January 13, 2023.

Please find below the information to book a room at the conference venue.

Room Reservations:

Over the Phone:

Room reservations should be made by calling the reservations department directly at (888) 529-4828.  Please state that you are attending the City of Hope End of Life Symposium to ensure you receive the special conference room rate. 

Reservation Deadline: Final extension thru January 13, 2023. Reservations received after the cutoff date will be confirmed on a space available basis at the prevailing rate.

Online

City of Hope: End of Life Symposium

Reservation Deadline: Final extension thru January 13, 2023. Reservations received after the cutoff date will be confirmed on a space available basis at the prevailing rate.

Travel

MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Distance From Hotel: 3 mi.
Drive Time: 15 min.

Directions from airport:

On the I-15 heading North:
Take the Tropicana Avenue exit. Turn right on Tropicana Avenue. Turn left on to South Las Vegas Boulevard. Left at Park Ave.

On the I-15 heading South:
Take the Flamingo Road East exit. Merge onto East Flamingo Road and take a slight right on to South Las Vegas Boulevard. Pass the Bellagio and Aria. Turn right on Park Ave. Park MGM will be on your right.

Parking:
Please refer to the MGM Resorts Parking Page for more information.

Symposium Faculty




ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1™ 17.75

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 17.75 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

DISCLOSURE INFORMATION: 

This activity has been planned and implemented in strict compliance with the accreditation requirements, standards, and policies of the ACCME. City of Hope takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

As an accredited CME provider City of Hope requires everyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount, occurring within the past 24 months, that could create a conflict of interest, and an "ineligible company" as any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Any potential conflicts relative to the previous disclosure have been resolved.

Written disclosure of all such relevant financial relationships will be provided in the activity handout and/or syllabus. Any potential conflicts relative to the previous disclosure have been resolved.

City of Hope further encourages faculty/ authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, at first mention and where appropriate in the content.

The information and opinions presented in this activity do not constitute medical or legal advice. Health care providers must exercise their own professional judgment in their clinical practice, and when confronted with the issues discussed herein, should not substitute this curriculum for the advice of legal counsel or application of sound ethical principles.

Available Credit

  • 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this End of Life Symposium | 2023 for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 17.75 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$550.00
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In-person registration is now full!

We hope you can join us next year!

PLEASE NOTE:

WALK-INS OR ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

Registrant Type

Registration Fee

Physician$550
Nursing/NP/Physician Assistant$450
Fellows/Residents$250
Other EOL Care Professional (eg: social workers, chaplains, doulas)$300
City of Hope Staff $300
*Industry/Commercial Employee Attendee$550
Student
(Must present current student ID prior to the conference)
$200
Pre-Symposium Workshop Day Only  (Sunday, February 5, 2023 ONLY)$250
Poster Presenter$250

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PROTOCOLS

    Providing a safe environment for all participants is our top priority. City of Hope will email all pre-registrants periodically with the newest and latest information regarding in-person health and safety protocols.

    The following safeguards are currently in effect to help ensure everyone feels as safe as possible during live conferences:

    • It is recommended that all participants be fully vaccinated .
    • All participants will be required to follow CDC, County/State, and City of Hope guidelines.
    • Masks should be worn correctly over your nose and mouth in all conference space areas.
    • Hand sanitizer will be made readily available.
    • Frequent cleaning of all conference areas.
    • No food or eating will be allowed in the general session.
    • Only pre-registered attendees will be allowed in the conference areas. No visitors (guests, friends or family), or walk in/same day registrations will be allowed. 
    • Conference badge must be worn at all times. If you misplace your badge you will not be able to enter the conference area due to the safety protocols in place.

    By registering, you are agreeing to adhere to the safety protocols in place.

    Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be submitted in writing and postmarked no later than Thursday, January 5, 2023. A $50 processing fee will be applied for all refunds. Requests postmarked after January 5, 2023, will not be honored. All refunds will be processed 30 days after the meeting concludes. In the event of unforeseeable circumstances that lead to the cancellation by the conference organizers, all registration fees will be fully refunded.

    Important:

    • No In-person registrations
    • No visitors will be permitted in the conference area

    For questions, contact the Department of Continuing Medical Education at cme@coh.org or 626-218-5622.

    *Industry/Commercial Employee Attendee/Admin is defined as any individual employed by a for-profit, including biotech, financial and pharmaceutical.